Wellington Journal & Shrewsbury News, May 28th,
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MADELEY.

PIT ACCIDENT:- A man named Henry Wilson residing at Ironbridge, received severe injuries at the Meadow Pit on Tuesday by fall of roof. The injured man was conveyed home in a cart and lies under the care of Dr. T.L. Webb, the field surgeon.

Submitted by Steve Dewhirst

Note: Incidents took place on Tuesday 24th, May. The Journal was published on Saturday.